Snek pattern is free to download with code “Snake” through February 5th. I removed the downloads cap and extended the time because so many of you bought patterns alongside it that I can do. So, thanks!

It’s a snake! It’s YEAR OF THE WOOD SNAKE! I feel like everyone could use a snake.

I have been making Sneks since 2017-2018, so this pattern’s been a long time coming. The title is a little grandfathered in—it may sound dated, and definitely doesn’t have the gravitas of Year of the Wood Snake, but I cannot give it up. This is very much a snek. Just a little guy.

Materials:

• 150yds/50g heavy sock or light sportweight yarn such as Patons Kroy Socks.
• 1 set of DPNs in US2-3/2.75-3.25mm, or size needed for gauge
• 2 removable stitch markers
• 2 6mm safety eyes (eye pieces and backers)
• Tapestry needle
• Polyfill or wool for stuffing (small amount)

Gauge:
Gauge is 7 sts and 11 rows over 1” of stockinette, unblocked and worked in the round. Please be sure to check your gauge. Gauge is incredibly important when you’re knitting a snake

Measurements:
This snake as shown measures about 24.5”/62cm long and is about .75”/2cm wide.

Additional Notes:
* Yarn yardage estimates are currently generous, because I forgot to weigh my yarn and I’m pretty sure it’s a partial skein. You can make one snek from one ball of Paton Kroy Socks, but I am pretty sure it doesn’t take the whole ball.